French Labour Code
In forceThe employer shall draw up general safety instructions setting out the general rules for access and safety in pyrotechnic enclosures, which shall include :
1° A ban on wearing any smoking articles and a ban, unless authorised by the employer, on carrying naked fires, incandescent objects, matches or any other means of ignition;
2° A ban on the introduction, unless authorised by the employer, of equipment other than that specified in the safety instructions for each pyrotechnic workstation, in particular equipment that is a source of electromagnetic radiation;
3° Prohibition for each worker to go to a work location without a duty reason. Subject to compliance with safety instructions, this prohibition does not apply to staff representatives in the exercise of their duties under the laws and regulations;
4° The prohibition on carrying out operations in pyrotechnic installations which are not provided for in the instructions in force, in particular the opening of packaging in storage buildings;
5° Workers must wear personal protective equipment provided by their employer during working hours;
6° The prohibition on workers taking explosive substances or objects with them;
7° Measures to be observed, within the pyrotechnic enclosure, for the movement of persons and vehicles of all kinds, and for parking;
8° General measures to be taken in the event of fire or explosion.
The employer shall bring these general safety instructions to the attention of the workers and any person entering the pyrotechnic enclosure.
